Fc Attorney II

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Job Description Summary:

The Family Court of St. Louis County is hiring for a full time Attorney II for it's Legal Department. This is a non-merit position. Recruitment for this position will be handled by the Family Court of St. Louis County.
This position represents the Juvenile Officer in neglect and delinquency matters brought before the Court. Work involves independently conducting research, litigation; reviews documents submitted by police, social and school agencies to determine whether the Family Court has jurisdiction to act; prepares pleadings, memoranda of law and appellate level briefs, and performs other related duties as assigned.
Salary: $76,252 - $118,227. This position within the Family Court/Juvenile Office is eligible for 10% addition to pay.
As an employer, St. Louis County cares about the health and well-being of our employees. In an effort to provide for the best possible work-life balance, the County offers a generous benefit package which includes affordable health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 4 weeks of Paid Time Off the first year, 11 paid holidays, a deferred benefit retirement plan, paid life insurance as well as short- and long-term disability. A full listing of benefits is available under the benefit tab at the top of this page.

Job Description:

This position represents the Juvenile Officer in neglect and delinquency matters brought before the Court. Work involves independently conducting research and litigation; reviewing documents submitted by police, social, and school agencies to determine whether the Family Court has jurisdiction to act; preparing pleadings, memoranda of law, and appellate-level briefs; and performing other related duties as assigned.

Searches for, interprets, and applies statutes, rules, court decisions, and other legal authorities in the preparation of briefs, pleadings, petitions, and other legal papers in connection with juvenile-related trials and other proceedings.

Litigates cases including appearances on pre-hearing conferences, pre-trial discoveries, and subpoenas for witnesses and records; prepares and analyzes cases and reviews evidence; prepares briefs and memoranda and argues cases before trial and appellate court.

Handles all phases of trial preparation, such as motions to modify, motions for continuances, filing pleadings, etc. Cases may involve delinquency, care and protection, Termination of Parental Rights, and certification issues.

Provides legal review of juvenile cases referred to the court; reviews booking/screening decisions.

Presents cases for trial, including direct, re-direct, cross-examinations, etc.

Interviews witnesses, victims, police officers, experts, and other parties in person, in writing, or over the telephone.

Ensures thorough investigation of dispositional information provided by a Deputy Juvenile Officer to determine if it coincides with legal requirements.

Provides oral and written legal opinions on juvenile law and Court-related matters when requested.

Maintains records of legal cases and briefs and prepares reports.

Researches, interprets, and applies statutory and decisional law in the preparation and review of pleadings and filings before trial courts.

Assists in the preparation and issuance of capias warrants.

Prosecutes violations of state laws, including misdemeanor and felony cases.

Provides guidance regarding the acceptance, processing, and disposition of cases, directs the investigation of cases, maintains liaison with courts, and advises and coordinates trial strategy.

Oversees and directs investigations delegated to the Legal Investigator

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited law school with a juris doctorate and possession of a current license to practice law in the State of Missouri is required; plus two years of professional legal experience; extensive trial experience in juvenile family or criminal law is desirable, or any equivalent experience.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

St. Louis County is committed to fair and equitable employment opportunities for all, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, or political affiliation.

St. Louis County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for the application or hiring process should contact the St. Louis County ADA Coordinator at 314-615-1796 or call Relay MO at 711 or 1-800-735-2966 (TTY) or email [email protected].